“Breastfeeding is much more than feeding; it is the foundation of a relationship that continues to evolve long after weaning.”
— Amy Johnston, IBCLC

At Community Lactation and Parenting, advanced training in oral function, tongue tie release, gut healing, and functional nutrition, enables us to specialize in solving complex feeding challenges through a holistic lens. Care here is inclusive, respectful and affirming—centered on each’s family’s unique goals—whether breast, bottle, or combination feeding. Our mission is to empower new parents with knowledge, compassion, and practical solutions that nurture both baby and caregiver.

Every family deserves skilled, holistic IBCLC Support!

Here’s how We Help our families:

💗 Infant Feeding & Lactation Support

  • Breastfeeding latch and positioning

  • Bottle feeding techniques and pacing

  • Pumping strategies and schedules

  • Flange sizing and comfort optimization

  • Combo feeding guidance (breast + bottle + formula)

  • Return-to-work planning and milk storage

  • Weaning support (gentle and responsive approaches)

  • Feeding aversions and oral motor challenges

  • Support after tongue/lip tie release

  • Managing low supply or oversupply

  • Relactation and induced lactation

🌸 Maternal Wellness & Recovery

  • Choosing herbs and supplements for lactation and postpartum healing

  • Nutritional support for milk supply and energy

  • Emotional support for feeding challenges and postpartum transitions

  • Holistic approaches to postpartum depletion and burnout

  • Support for maternal gut health and food sensitivities

  • Sleep support for mothers (realistic and restorative strategies)

  • Hormonal balance and cycle return while breastfeeding

🌿 Holistic Infant Wellness

  • Gut healing support for babies (e.g. reflux, colic, eczema)

  • Identifying and managing food sensitivities

  • Infant sleep support with a responsive, attachment-based lens

  • Support for babies with tethered oral tissues (TOTs)

  • Guidance on probiotics and supplements for infants

  • Gentle bodywork referrals (e.g. CST, OT, chiropractic)

🧠 Whole-Family Support & Education

  • Navigating feeding dynamics with multiple children

  • Partner education and support in feeding roles

  • Trauma-informed care for birth and feeding experiences

  • Creating sustainable routines for feeding and wellness

  • Empowering parents with evidence-based, intuitive guidance

Services

Lactation

⚖️ Virtual Lactation Visits

🚼 In-office Lactation Consultations

👩🏻‍🍼 Lactation Home Visits

PARENTING

🧑🏻‍❤️‍🧑🏽 Parenting Support Groups

🪴 Parenting Classes

🕊️ Private Parenting Support Sessions

Jessica
mom of Nathan and Magnolia

“Amy has been an invaluable source of support, encouragement and knowledge while my new daughter and I worked through establishing
our breast-feeding relationship. ”

Ana
mom of Laila and Zev

“Amy's non-judgmental nature creates a safe environment where every question is worth asking and every issue is worth discussing.”